Evaluating Future U.S. Army Force Posture in Europe: Phase I Report

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Report by Heather A. Conley, John O’Grady, Jeffrey Rathke, Olga Oliker, and Kathleen H. Hicks

Published February 4, 2016

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This report offers a reexamination of U.S. Army force posture in Europe amid heightened tensions between the United States and Russia over the geopolitical orientation of Ukraine. This study reviews Russian military capabilities; considers alternative U.S. force posture arrangements; assesses how to determine whether assurance and deterrence goals are being met; and offers concrete recommendations in order to optimize the U.S. Army’s presence in Europe to deter Russian aggression against the most vulnerable NATO members.

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Europe, Russia, Defense and Security, Defense Strategy and Capabilities, and Geopolitics and International Security
Heather A. Conley

Heather A. Conley

Former Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic; and Director, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program

John O’Grady

Military Fellow, International Security Program

Jeffrey Rathke

Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program
Olga Oliker

Olga Oliker

Former Senior Associate (Non-resident), Russia and Eurasia Program
Kathleen H. Hicks

Kathleen H. Hicks

Former Senior Advisor

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